Athletics News

SAN BRUNO, Calif. - Eight Gonzaga University student-athletes have been named to the 2004 West Coast Conference fall all-academic teams.

The Bulldogs cross country team placed three seniors on the team - Ryan Anderson (3.46 grade point average, civil engineering), Eric Berge (3.47, religious studies) and Joe Manning (3.84, journalism). The trio were also instrumental in Gonzaga's runner-up finish in the WCC Cross Country Championships and 17th-place finish in the NCAA West Regional Cross Country Championships.

To be considered, a student-athlete must earn at least a 3.20 cumulative grade point average, while also being a significant contributor to his or her team.

"These honorees represent the commitment of WCC student-athletes to both academic and athletic excellence," said WCC Commissioner Michael Gilleran. "Every year it's a difficult process to narrow the long list of qualified nominees from each institution. All of those nominated should be proud of their achievements."